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The Craftsman's Corner

Here you'll find a series of posts on many topics, be it a recent project that we're extra proud of, an announcement of an upcoming event or just detailed musings on a subtle aspect of Timber Framing that we find interesting.


Ships knees

Who knew?


moose profile, in Massachusetts timber frame

Wild West hospitality

Love those wide-open spaces.


New technology for cold climes

Having your timber frame and heating it too


Close-up shoveling new england

Neither snow nor rain nor heat…

At HP&B, winter is a state of mind


A get-away cabin

So near and yet so far.


Our frames are strong like the old houses but are engineered for modern needs.

They don’t build ‘em like they used to

Yes and no


Recipe for happiness

Our basic ingredients


Close up of wood coach stage art

Another Road to Glory

This coach never saw the Wild West.


Timber Frame Joint Detail

Timber skyscrapers?

To save the planet, engineers look beyond steel.


historical english barn timber frame in Massachusetts

Our bent for history

There’s more to an old barn than meets the eye

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